US Bridges

CR 249 over Suwannee River

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 3.7 MI South of SR 6 · Structure no. 320052

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
773 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Suwannee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 249 over Suwannee River in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2042. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 249
CrossesSuwannee River
Location3.7 MI South of SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43694, -83.09167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (55 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 249 over Suwannee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Suwannee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 249 over Suwannee River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR 249 over Suwannee River?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (55 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 249 over Suwannee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.